(The Center Square) – In addition to U.S. Senate Democrats voting 11 times to keep the government shut down, they’ve also voted against funding U.S. military personnel, many of whom continue to work without pay.

The Democratic shutdown continues as the U.S. Army, Navy and Marine Corps celebrated 250 years of service this year. The U.S. Coast Guard, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, celebrated 235 years of service.

All branches have seen record recruitment levels under the Trump administration, The Center Square reported .

Their reward is no pay, Republicans argue, saying Democrats don’t support U.S. troops.

As of Oct 1, 2025, when the federal government partially shut down, military personnel have been continuing “in a normal duty status, without pay, until su

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